Cleaning cloth seats- advice?

[Striker]

I have a 1990 Mustang with an already clean set of seats with some minor blemishes....would folex carpet cleaner and a nice brush be all the tools I would require?



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[togwt]

To clean fabric seats and obtain the desired outcome;

• Use an upholstery brush to loosen dust and fibres

• Vacuum to remove loose dust etc

• Identify the material/fabric you are working with

• Identify the type of stain and / or soiling

• Use an appropriate pre-spray and allow sufficient time to work

• Use an enzyme type cleaner to remove odours

• For stains, first blot to remove any liquid and then use an appropriate stain remover

• Use a heated water extraction machine to remove excess moisture

• Rinse with clean water

• Dry thoroughly

• Apply a fabric protector



Use a high-quality cleaner, formulated without strong solvents and one that has a pH value between 4 and 10 (neither strongly acidic nor overtly alkaline).









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[Striker]

Could you point me to a proper upholstery brush?

[Legacy]

Could you point me to a proper upholstery brush?



Get a small Kiwi shoe brush.

[David Fermani]

They don`t look all that bad! I would highly suggest using either and extractor or foam cleaner for these seats. Avoid over-saturation. Make sure to use a towel to lift away any dampness and lifted soiling.

[Striker]

They don`t look all that bad! I would highly suggest using either and extractor or foam cleaner for these seats. Avoid over-saturation. Make sure to use a towel to lift away any dampness and lifted soiling.



David, no they arent awfully bad at all. The OCD in me just wants to get them as perfect as possibly can be without doing a re-upholstery.



I`ve never used an extractor and no clue how they work (sure I can figure it out) I have a RIDGID shop vac tho?Do I need a specific soap/shampoo? Also what foam cleaner?

[David Fermani]

You can also try using them down with a damp cloth. You`d be amazed with how much soiling will lift away by doing this.



Here is a great product: Car Carpet, Upholstery, Rug Cleaner – 3D Foaming Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner (http://www.3dproducts.com/Foaming-Carpet-Upholstery-Cleaner-11-oz..html)



I would also consider treating them with a good coat of Fabric Protectant too after cleaning/drying.



From the looks of it, the interior of the Fox Body is extremely clean and appears to have low mileage. Seat belts are like new. Got any more pics?? :)

[Striker]

I will buy the product your recommended above (you`ve been a great help in the past as well so I appreciate it very much) Here is what I did this past summer but I sort of felt as if I could have done more. Sprayed down with FOLEX, agitated with a brush (heavily) than I vacuumed the residue up with the shop vac I have.



The car took me a long time to find :) I wouldn`t call it low mileage by any means , it has 79K miles on it. The car is as stock as you can possibly get which is unusual for a fox but its expected of a 75 year old owner- long story short, the original owner was a young man that bought it brand new in 1990 and unfortunately, in 1993 he was killed in an accident....his father sold me the car. Here are some before and afters mostly of the engine bay area.



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Quote from the original owner, i told the dad I would keep it in there as long as I own the car:



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[David Fermani]

Dudeeeeee,,,,,,,That sucker`s mint!! Great find. Did you pay over $6000?



It ain`t stock unless it still has the air silencer! :pound:



You gotta get some OEM Mustang floormats.



Wasn`t 90 the 1st year for 5 stars? Or was that just for driver Air Bags? My memory is slipping. :lol1:

[Striker]

I did pay a bit over 6K for it- everything is more here in Canada but I got a deal for what she is. Air silencer was removed about three weeks ago lol! The pony wheels you`re referring to were made available on 91+ models if I am correct. I was gonna go with some carpeted mats in the same color from a company called late mode resto. Yes, 1990 was the first year for the crappy looking steering wheel with the air bag.

[David Fermani]

Yup, that crappy non-tilt wheel was surely a set back.



I noticed all that undercoating in the inner fenders. I hate that stuff. Would be great to get a high temp steamer to blast it away.

[David Fermani]

Also, there`s a 3D distributor in Canada now that should be able to get you this product alot cheaper then getting it here and having it shipped.



3D of Canada

1070 Heritage RoadBurlington, ON, L7L 4X9

CanadaPhone: 877-335-5922

[Striker]

That stuff is everywhere man, I cleaned the engine bay with mineral spirits. Maybe your idea is quicker than me rubbing....hmm.



Any special instructions on using that 3d cleaner?

[David Fermani]

Yes quicker, but a high temp steamer washer can be pretty pricey too!

[David Fermani]

I would 1st dry brush the seats loosening up any topical dirt. Then, if you have it, blow down with compressed air and then vacuum. Then, shake the aerosol can well. Spray it onto the seat (1 section at a time), brush gently and then final towel dry very well. Should be all there is to it.